BERNARD BECKETT AND CLARE KNIGHTON

Deep Fried

Random House New Zealand 2008 Paperback, 198pp. "'DEEP FRIED' is a fascinating mixture of intrigue, psychological thriller and rebel-of-the-moment youth culture.Peter and Charlotte are itchy bored by life. They decide through a chance happening to take on a corporate giant (a very large corporate giant cleverly disguised as the Prince of Burgers). Using the media and the internet, they quickly gather quite a following. However, the corporate giant fights back using some very slick enticements and snares to really test the ethical and moral fortitude of our hero and his catwoman.The pitfalls and seductions of the internet are nicely drawn, there's some rather obsessive stalker behaviour, not to mention chat rooms and hackers, lots of suspense and a great thriller ending. Politically savvy, fast-paced and compelling 'DEEP FRIED' tests the temperature of the disenchanted.A standout novel featuring the debut of Clare Knighton along with veteran writer for teens, Bernard Beckett. ", (ISBN: 9781877361111). Good.

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Book number: 787412

Catalogue: General

Keywords: "Childrens, Fiction, NZ"9781877361111 9781877361111

BERNARD BECKETT

Falling For Science: Asking The Big Questions

Longacre Press 2007 Paperback, 253pp. "'What is consciousness? Is evolution compatible with traditional religion? Does time exist or is it just our way of ordering experiences? Could a machine ever think? What do scientists really mean when they call something a fact?' Modern science has unravelled the mystery of life, seen back to the dawn of time and peered down into the weird world of quantum mechanics. Small wonder then that people now look to science to answer the big metaphysical questions. In Falling for Science Bernard Beckett shows this instinct to be misguided. According to Beckett, the modern fashion for making scientists 'the High Priests of Everything' is mysticism in a lab coat. Here the author argues for a new model of scepticism, one which leaves scientists and story tellers to each get on with what they're best at. Beckett is a powerful, persuasive communicator who writes in the contemporary vein of popular science writers like Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker and Jared Diamond. With wit and not a little irreverence, Beckett offers a history of the ideas behind recent scientific development, and introduces the reader to arguments about the nature of consciousness, evolutionary biology, artificial intelligence and more. Brilliantly unsettling, FALLING FOR SCIENCE is compulsively readable. ", (ISBN: 9781877361722). Very Good.

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Book number: 758507

Catalogue: General

Keywords: "Commentary, Non-Fiction, Science"9781877361722 9781877361722

BERNARD BECKETT

Falling For Science: Asking The Big Questions

Longacre Press 2007 Paperback, 253pp. "'What is consciousness? Is evolution compatible with traditional religion? Does time exist or is it just our way of ordering experiences? Could a machine ever think? What do scientists really mean when they call something a fact?' Modern science has unravelled the mystery of life, seen back to the dawn of time and peered down into the weird world of quantum mechanics. Small wonder then that people now look to science to answer the big metaphysical questions. In Falling for Science Bernard Beckett shows this instinct to be misguided. According to Beckett, the modern fashion for making scientists 'the High Priests of Everything' is mysticism in a lab coat. Here the author argues for a new model of scepticism, one which leaves scientists and story tellers to each get on with what they're best at. Beckett is a powerful, persuasive communicator who writes in the contemporary vein of popular science writers like Matt Ridley, Steven Pinker and Jared Diamond. With wit and not a little irreverence, Beckett offers a history of the ideas behind recent scientific development, and introduces the reader to arguments about the nature of consciousness, evolutionary biology, artificial intelligence and more. Brilliantly unsettling, FALLING FOR SCIENCE is compulsively readable. ", (ISBN: 9781877361722). Near Mint.

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Book number: 576941

Catalogue: General

Keywords: "Commentary, Non-Fiction, Science"9781877361722 9781877361722

BECKETT, BERNARD

Genesis

Egully.com, 2010. Paperback. Pp: 208. Paperback edition of the futuristic novel from an acclaimed New Zealand writer. Originally a young adult title, it has great crossover appeal, and rights have been sold in 23 countries. '.a very different young adult novel. that will make smart teenagers feel very respected.' Patrick Ness, }Guardian. ISBN: 9781847249302. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.

-- Boekhandel De Slegte b.v.

Book number: U1228742

Catalogue: Engelse literatuur

Keywords: 9781847249302

BERNARD BECKETT

Jolt

Longacre Press 2001 Paperback, 174pp. "'We ran, down through the thick bush below the slip, Rebecca leading. Lisa's light pack slung over one shoulder and bouncing wildly, as if it was as frightened as the rest of us. Below me I could hear the chatter of a stream, mixed with the heavy breathing of the others.Above me I could hear the men giving chase.' Marko surfaces from a drug induced haze to find himself hidden from the world in a psychiatric ward. He is certain the 'Doctor' means to kill him, and he in turn has vengeful plans of his own. But how is it he came to stop taking his medication? Who can Marko trust and how much time does he have? Time enough to write it all down, his story of a coast-to-coast trip, and the earthquake which ripped his world apart. A thriller that will breathe cold air under your collar.JOLT is a chilling psychological thriller. Here Beckett addresses serious themes; death, revenge and morality. He delves into the primitive side of human nature and looks at how people respond when pushed to the edge of survival. ex library", (ISBN: 9781877135507). Good.

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Book number: 847128

Catalogue: General

Keywords: "Fiction, NZ"9781877135507 9781877135507

BERNARD BECKETT

Jolt

Longacre Press 2001 Paperback, 174pp. (ISBN: 187713550X). Near Mint.

-- Book Haven

Book number: 199568

Catalogue: General

Keywords: "Fiction, NZ"187713550X 187713550X

BERNARD BECKETT

Jolt

Longacre Press 2001 Paperback, 174pp. "'We ran, down through the thick bush below the slip, Rebecca leading. Lisa's light pack slung over one shoulder and bouncing wildly, as if it was as frightened as the rest of us. Below me I could hear the chatter of a stream, mixed with the heavy breathing of the others.Above me I could hear the men giving chase.' Marko surfaces from a drug induced haze to find himself hidden from the world in a psychiatric ward. He is certain the 'Doctor' means to kill him, and he in turn has vengeful plans of his own. But how is it he came to stop taking his medication? Who can Marko trust and how much time does he have? Time enough to write it all down, his story of a coast-to-coast trip, and the earthquake which ripped his world apart. A thriller that will breathe cold air under your collar.JOLT is a chilling psychological thriller. Here Beckett addresses serious themes; death, revenge and morality. He delves into the primitive side of human nature and looks at how people respond when pushed to the edge of survival. Ex Library", (ISBN: 9781877135507). Poor.

-- Book Haven

Book number: 845673

Catalogue: General

Keywords: "Fiction, NZ"9781877135507 9781877135507

BERNARD BECKETT

Jolt

Longacre, New Zealand, 2001. Soft Cover. Good. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Fiction; ISBN: 187713550X. Inventory No: 002007.

-- Bong Bong Books

Book number: 002007

Catalogue: Fiction

Keywords: Fiction;

BERNARD BECKETT

Lester

Longacre Press 1999 Paperback, 182pp. " Michael Patts is 16; mouthy, insecure and too smart for his own good. When the small town turns against Lester, an old visiting tramp, Michael decides to befriend the man. But Lester harbours a secret that will change Michael, and the small town, forever. ", (ISBN: 1877135216). Mint.

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Book number: 096937

Catalogue: General

Keywords: "Fiction, NZ"1877135216 1877135216

BERNARD BECKETT

Lester

Longacre Press 1999 Paperback, 182pp. "Michael Patts has moved to Langton to get away from trouble. Its a fresh start. Unfortunately it coincides with the arrival of Lester and a mysterious explosion of hatred in the town. Michael shouldnt get involved but Michael Patts is about to get into trouble again. Lester is an impressive debut novel introducing the vibrant new voice of Bernard Beckett, a writer and teacher from Wellington, New Zealand. ", (ISBN: 1877135216). Good.

-- Book Haven

Book number: 227647

Catalogue: General

Keywords: Fiction1877135216 1877135216

BECKETT, BERNARD & GALLUS, CHRISTINE

Das neue Buch Genesis

2009. Gekartonneerd met stofomslag. Pp: 171. ISBN: 9783839001035. Cond./Kwaliteit: Goed.

-- Boekhandel De Slegte b.v.

Book number: U752443

Catalogue: Duitstalige literatuur

Keywords: 9783839001035

SHAW, BERNARD; SYNGE, J. M.; YEATS, W. B.; O'CASEY, SEAN; JOHNSTON, DENIS; BECKETT, SAMUEL; BEHAN, BRENDAN

Landmarks of Irish Drama

London, Methuen & Co. 1988, First Thus. (ISBN: 0413402908). paperback. Slightly bend corners. Good/No Jacket.

-- PsychoBabel Books

Book number: 018351

Catalogue: Performing Arts/Film

Keywords: English Drama Irish Authors Scottish 0413402908